SIMPLE GIFTS

Personal stories and music of gratitude

OCTOBER 18-25, 2026

What are you grateful for? It’s a deeply personal question, yet there are undoubtedly overarching themes, like the joy of breathing in fresh air, savoring a recipe passed down through generations, and cherishing moments spent with those we love. 

In Simple Gifts, Cantus weaves together personal stories of gratitude along with beloved tunes including “How Can I Keep From Singing” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, timeless classics from Jean Sibelius and Jennifer Higdon, and contemporary gems by Bobby McFerrin and Sydney Guillaume.

The result is a poignant and heartfelt program filled with energy and beauty that uplifts, inspires, and reminds us of what we hold most dear.

Repertoire Highlights:

“Simple Gifts” — arr. Stephen Caracciolo
“The Garden” — Bobby McFerrin
“A Quiet Moment” — Jennifer Higdon
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” — arr. Reginald Bowens
“How Can I Keep From Singing” — arr. Stephen Caracciolo
“Spes (Hope)” — Mia Makaroff

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    OCTOBER 18, 2026  •  2:00PM

    St. Philip the Deacon, Plymouth

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    OCTOBER 20, 2026  •  11:00AM

    Meetinghouse Church, Edina

    FRIDAY 🟢

    OCTOBER 23, 2026  •  7:00PM

    Sundin Hall—Hamline University, St. Paul

    SATURDAY 🟢

    OCTOBER 24, 2026  •  7:00PM

    Westminster Hall, Minneapolis

    SUNDAY 🟢

    OCTOBER 25, 2026  •  2:00PM

    Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater

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    OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 8, 2026

    Dates subject to change

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